DIY Series 49: Water Heater Inlet Valve's Washer Replacement

Symptoms:

• Water Heater inlet valve is not functioning to stop the water flow completely when it is turn OFF

Findings:

• Washer inside the valve was worn-out. Need to get replacement washer.

Photos:

1. Replacement Part: Washer (4pcs/pack)
2. Water Heater inlet valve (front view)
3. Water Heater inlet valve (side view)
4. Water Heater inlet valve (inside view, without washer)
5. To dismantle the knob, use hand to turn it anti-clockwise
6. Get a new washer to be insert into its location
7. New washer inserted into its location, place back the knob and turn it clockwise.

Tools required:

• NIL

Costs involved:

• Replacement Washer (4pcs/pack) = US$1 ~ US$2

Note:

• Different brands might have different size of washer / parts. However, the same mechanism / concept should be common or similar across all types of valve / tap.

DIY Series 48: Washing Machine Suspension Rod Holder / Cup

 Symptoms:

• Washing machine's drum tilted to one side
• Loud sound during its operation, and unable to proceed washing process

Findings:

• A suspension rod was found detached from its holder/cup
• One of the holder/cup was broken, the other 3 holders/cups was in bad condition 

Photos:

1. Location of Washing Machine Suspension Rods
2. Disconnect the water inlet
3. Unscrew the top cover screws (left side, 2 screws)
4. Unscrew the top cover screws (right side, 2 screws)
5. Checking the suspension rod holder/cup
6. Example of L-Shape Hook Suspension Rod
7. Example of Suspension Rod Holder/Cup

Tools required:

• Screwdriver

Costs involved:

• Suspension Rod Holder/Cup (4pcs) = US$4.00

DIY Series 47: Laptop CMOS Battery (CR2032)

CMOS batteries can last from 3-10 years. However, just like any other consumable item, they need to be replaced at some point.

Symptoms:

• CMOS checksum is invalid
• CMOS Reset (502)

Findings:

• CMOS Battery need to be replaced

Photos:

• Error Message during Power ON
• Condition of old CMOS Battery

 

Tools required:

• Screwdriver

Costs involved:

• CMOS Battery (CR2032) = US$0.10 ~ US$0.30